I became an overnight fan of Charli XCX a year ago (on the release date of my last album April 2022). I played in-store at Rough Trade East London and his poster covered the entire front door. I flew home the next morning listening to my newly acquired CRASH cd over and over again (through a discman, naturally!)
…I took my daughters back when I got home and yes, we have been super fans ever since. No disrespect (and total respect!) to the Angels who have been Charli’s fans since the beginning… repeat!) and that’s just a testament to how unique and infectious (and beautiful!) her songs are.
When I was asked to record a Charli XCX song in honor of her Ivors Visionary Award (!!!) my brain kept going back to “Constant Repeat” which had hit me the hardest the first time (back on that flight ), it’s a killer… while knowing it’s not an easya
I really couldn’t do this song any justice alone so my girls sang their hearts out with me, so… I had to slow down my version a lil, maybe forget a thing or two chords, play a mellow acoustic gtr ( and shoegaze electrics!) and keep it chill in my wheelhouse.
Charli only has one and I can’t touch her version, we can only try and give credit… I’m relieved it’s different from the original… although my daughters get her melody very well, it must be said, and Yes, it’s Charli. our favorite.